1998 Cherokee XJ.. electrical/headlights ?
 

Hey all,

Another issue popped up. The headlights work fine, both high and low. But
unless you push the switch in to turn off the headlights before I turn the
Jeep off, the lights won't go out. If I turn the Jeep off (ignition
off/engine stops) before I push the switch in the lights will not go out. I
have to turn the ignition key to start, then push in the switch and the
lights will go out. Anyone run across this? Ideas as to what to start
tracing down? No other electrical issues that I am aware of. Haven't had
this issue before w/ other Jeeps (1998, 1996). tia for any info or ideas.

Paul

Hi Paul,
Look in your Owner's Manual and see if you're turned on your
headlight delay, some like it to be able to see to their home door,
after they've locked up. Test the module:
http://www.billhughes.com/HeadDelay.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O


Paw wrote:
>
> Hey all,
>
> Another issue popped up. The headlights work fine, both high and low. But
> unless you push the switch in to turn off the headlights before I turn the
> Jeep off, the lights won't go out. If I turn the Jeep off (ignition
> off/engine stops) before I push the switch in the lights will not go out. I
> have to turn the ignition key to start, then push in the switch and the
> lights will go out. Anyone run across this? Ideas as to what to start
> tracing down? No other electrical issues that I am aware of. Haven't had
> this issue before w/ other Jeeps (1998, 1996). tia for any info or ideas.
>
> Paul

hey bill - Thanks, I'll do that, and let you know, thanks, again,
Paul

"L.W. ("ßill") Hughes III" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Paul,
> Look in your Owner's Manual and see if you're turned on your
> headlight delay, some like it to be able to see to their home door,
> after they've locked up. Test the module:
> http://www.billhughes.com/HeadDelay.pdf
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>
>
> Paw wrote:
>>
>> Hey all,
>>
>> Another issue popped up. The headlights work fine, both high and low.
>> But
>> unless you push the switch in to turn off the headlights before I turn
>> the
>> Jeep off, the lights won't go out. If I turn the Jeep off (ignition
>> off/engine stops) before I push the switch in the lights will not go out.
>> I
>> have to turn the ignition key to start, then push in the switch and the
>> lights will go out. Anyone run across this? Ideas as to what to start
>> tracing down? No other electrical issues that I am aware of. Haven't
>> had
>> this issue before w/ other Jeeps (1998, 1996). tia for any info or
>> ideas.
>>
>> Paul

hey bill - Thanks, I'll do that, and let you know, thanks, again,
Paul
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") Hughes III" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi Paul,
>> Look in your Owner's Manual and see if you're turned on your
>> headlight delay, some like it to be able to see to their home door,
>> after they've locked up. Test the module:
>> http://www.billhughes.com/HeadDelay.pdf
>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>
>>
>> Paw wrote:
>>>
>>> Hey all,
>>>
>>> Another issue popped up. The headlights work fine, both high and low.
>>> But
>>> unless you push the switch in to turn off the headlights before I turn
>>> the
>>> Jeep off, the lights won't go out. If I turn the Jeep off (ignition
>>> off/engine stops) before I push the switch in the lights will not go
>>> out. I
>>> have to turn the ignition key to start, then push in the switch and the
>>> lights will go out. Anyone run across this? Ideas as to what to start
>>> tracing down? No other electrical issues that I am aware of. Haven't
>>> had
>>> this issue before w/ other Jeeps (1998, 1996). tia for any info or
>>> ideas.
>>>
>>> Paul
>
>

my 98 i just bought has the delay light thing like bill said, sounds
like thats it to me but what the hell do i know. john jr

Paw wrote:

>Hey all,
>
>Another issue popped up. The headlights work fine, both high and low. But
>unless you push the switch in to turn off the headlights before I turn the
>Jeep off, the lights won't go out. If I turn the Jeep off (ignition
>off/engine stops) before I push the switch in the lights will not go out. I
>have to turn the ignition key to start, then push in the switch and the
>lights will go out. Anyone run across this? Ideas as to what to start
>tracing down? No other electrical issues that I am aware of. Haven't had
>this issue before w/ other Jeeps (1998, 1996). tia for any info or ideas.
>
>Paul
>
>
>
>

sweet - I'll check it out - never had anything so 'fancy' in my jeeps :))
wish I had thought of it.. now i sound like a booob.

let you guys know, thanks again
Paul

"john" > wrote in message
...
> my 98 i just bought has the delay light thing like bill said, sounds like
> thats it to me but what the hell do i know. john jr
>
> Paw wrote:
>
>>Hey all,
>>
>>Another issue popped up. The headlights work fine, both high and low.
>>But unless you push the switch in to turn off the headlights before I turn
>>the Jeep off, the lights won't go out. If I turn the Jeep off (ignition
>>off/engine stops) before I push the switch in the lights will not go out.
>>I have to turn the ignition key to start, then push in the switch and the
>>lights will go out. Anyone run across this? Ideas as to what to start
>>tracing down? No other electrical issues that I am aware of. Haven't had
>>this issue before w/ other Jeeps (1998, 1996). tia for any info or ideas.
>>
>>Paul
>>
>>
>>
>

Those are a pain in the butt!

I have given up telling folks they left their headlights on anymore so
for sure there are some sorry folks out there because of those stupid
things....

They stay on so you can see to get in the house....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Paw wrote:
>
> Hey all,
>
> Another issue popped up. The headlights work fine, both high and low. But
> unless you push the switch in to turn off the headlights before I turn the
> Jeep off, the lights won't go out. If I turn the Jeep off (ignition
> off/engine stops) before I push the switch in the lights will not go out. I
> have to turn the ignition key to start, then push in the switch and the
> lights will go out. Anyone run across this? Ideas as to what to start
> tracing down? No other electrical issues that I am aware of. Haven't had
> this issue before w/ other Jeeps (1998, 1996). tia for any info or ideas.
>
> Paul

jeez.... I know.. like I can't stumble into our house sober, let alone
soused.... how are the lights going to help me.. ;)

"Mike Romain" > wrote in message
...
> Those are a pain in the butt!
>
> I have given up telling folks they left their headlights on anymore so
> for sure there are some sorry folks out there because of those stupid
> things....
>
> They stay on so you can see to get in the house....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Paw wrote:
>>
>> Hey all,
>>
>> Another issue popped up. The headlights work fine, both high and low.
>> But
>> unless you push the switch in to turn off the headlights before I turn
>> the
>> Jeep off, the lights won't go out. If I turn the Jeep off (ignition
>> off/engine stops) before I push the switch in the lights will not go out.
>> I
>> have to turn the ignition key to start, then push in the switch and the
>> lights will go out. Anyone run across this? Ideas as to what to start
>> tracing down? No other electrical issues that I am aware of. Haven't
>> had
>> this issue before w/ other Jeeps (1998, 1996). tia for any info or
>> ideas.
>>
>> Paul

They teach us to forget to think, even with the chimes going off.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
http://www.billhughes.com/

Mike Romain wrote:
>
> Those are a pain in the butt!
>
> I have given up telling folks they left their headlights on anymore so
> for sure there are some sorry folks out there because of those stupid
> things....
>
> They stay on so you can see to get in the house....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

You guys were right - Thanks! Boy what a n00b I am. But thanks, again,
Paul

"Paw" > wrote in message ...
> Hey all,
>
> Another issue popped up. The headlights work fine, both high and low.
> But unless you push the switch in to turn off the headlights before I turn
> the Jeep off, the lights won't go out. If I turn the Jeep off (ignition
> off/engine stops) before I push the switch in the lights will not go out.
> I have to turn the ignition key to start, then push in the switch and the
> lights will go out. Anyone run across this? Ideas as to what to start
> tracing down? No other electrical issues that I am aware of. Haven't had
> this issue before w/ other Jeeps (1998, 1996). tia for any info or ideas.
>
> Paul
>
>